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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Shall Ratify? The People or the States?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?
(a) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Rush.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. Which delegate is vehemently opposed to the clause in the Virginia Resolves that gives the national legislature authority to veto laws they judge improper?
(a) Patrick Henry.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) John Dickenson.

3. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Noah Webster.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

4. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?
(a) Someone who pledges to support the new government.
(b) Any person living in the New World.
(c) An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".
(d) A white man descends from a native of Europe.

5. Which delegate makes the motion that an address to the people accompanies the Constitution?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Rufus King.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Charles Pinckney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are foreign visitors to America surprised they don't see more frequently?

2. Which delegate wishes to establish a national university supported by Congress?

3. Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days?

4. What two types of documents do Convention delegates have to guide their discussion of states' rights?

5. Which delegate moves to postpone the vote on ratification?

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